Re: CONQUEST & DESTINY

From: xanceo@teleport.com (Bill Combs)

Date: Fri, 03 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000

On 2 Nov 1995 11:44:05 CST, cisco@src.honeywell.com (Cisco
Lopez-Fresquet) wrote:

>>>>>> "BC" == Bill Combs <xanceo@teleport.com> writes:
>
>BC> On 31 Oct 1995 04:04:53 -0500, mosespr@aol.com (MOSES PR) wrote:
>>> Hail Ardiis
>>>
>>> I Khan Shatra, Great Khan of the Mighty Shoggoth stand ready to answer
>>> your questions.
>
>BC> The Xanarian Dynasty also stands ready to answer questions.  Currently
>BC> I am the #1 race in the game, and I run the #1 company.  Ask away.
>
>BC> 	Lord Nelfeshnee
>BC> 	Emperor of the Xanarian Dynasty
>
>
>OK, I have a question:
>
>How soon will a race wind up spending the maximum monthly $$ on turn fees?
>

Ok, first there are two ways to pay.  One is to pay $25.00 a month to
run all 8 turns with a total maximum of 2000 orders.  This is by far
the most cost effective, and will be very useful after about the first
few months.

The other method is to pay by Order.  This is cheaper if you are just
starting and only use a few events per month.

>Personally, I find the idea of pay-per-order for an email game to be an
>awfully bad marketing idea.  As there is no difference in overhead for any
>position over another, I see no reason to charge different amounts.
>

Actually there is.  More orders mean more Output and longer processing
time, and email connection time to send.  In many cases more customer
support is needed for larger turns.  Generally the subscription is the
way to go, and is great value for your gaming dollar.

>I also thought this game seemed a little expensive, but since I have never
>actually played it (specifically BECAUSE it seemed expensive), I think the
>opinions of someone who obviously DOES think it is worth the money could be
>informativec...

Things have changed.  It is much cheaper than PBM games, and
comparable to other similiar scope PBEM games.  Plus there are alot of
ways to earn free game credit.  For example if you recruit the most
new players in a 3 month timeframe (Minimum 5) then you win either
$150.00 cash or a years free play.  Not bad.

Bill

References

Re: CONQUEST & DESTINY
xanceo@teleport.com (Bill Combs)
Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000
Re: CONQUEST & DESTINY
cisco@src.honeywell.com (Cisco Lopez-Fresquet)
Thu, 02 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

Re: CONQUEST & DESTINY
xanceo@teleport.com (Bill Combs)
Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000
Re: CONQUEST & DESTINY
cisco@src.honeywell.com (Cisco Lopez-Fresquet)
Thu, 02 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000